What’s going on at Wootton?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Teacher here. I definitely hear the N word , hard R in hallways at my high school. I know the difference.

What action do you take when you hear it? No action equals acceptance. Take action.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Wootton is a great school. Nelson is a great principal. WP calling Wootton a racist school is an overreaction without basic diligence. MCPS putting Nelson on leave is a sacrifice of Asian for the sake of other minorities.

Yawnnn… tell us something new. Then people wonder why Asians voted for Trump.

So no other minorities voted for Trump? Look at the young male voters who voted for him please

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Wootton is a great school. Nelson is a great principal. WP calling Wootton a racist school is an overreaction without basic diligence. MCPS putting Nelson on leave is a sacrifice of Asian for the sake of other minorities.

I don’t have an opinion on Nelson besides the fact that he didn’t do his job correctly by reporting the incidents and protect the students being harmed.

The fact is that he reported the incidents and the students being harmed and brought harms in the couple incidents are all black.

I do have an opinion on the this very sad thread that is more concerned about the removal of a principal than the harm of the Black and Jewish students at Wootton over the years.

I’m concerned of a beloved hard working principal being treated unfairly and framed as racist due to racism against Asian- he is half Asian and the single most population of Wootton is Asian. They face racism not only from majority race but from other minorities, sadly.

I would like to believe that the Asian community has some understanding of what it is to be demeaned due to race and culture. In most of America, outside of Montgomery County and a select few other places in the US, we are all treated less than ie #StopAsianHate.

#StopAsianHate is the most that we got for Asians

But alas, it’s easier to be angry at the Black community and scream that everything DEI is awful than to take a look in the mirror, accept that things have been inequitable in certain environments in our community for a long time and make changes.

It’s simply a sad situation. All minorities should act in solidarity. But once again, Asians are excluded from DEI when we talk about equitable. But whenever there is a need for stats, Asians are counted.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Wootton is a great school. Nelson is a great principal. WP calling Wootton a racist school is an overreaction without basic diligence. MCPS putting Nelson on leave is a sacrifice of Asian for the sake of other minorities.

I don’t have an opinion on Nelson besides the fact that he didn’t do his job correctly by reporting the incidents and protect the students being harmed.

The fact is that he reported the incidents and the students being harmed and brought harms in the couple incidents are all black.

I do have an opinion on the this very sad thread that is more concerned about the removal of a principal than the harm of the Black and Jewish students at Wootton over the years.

I’m concerned of a beloved hard working principal being treated unfairly and framed as racist due to racism against Asian- he is half Asian and the single most population of Wootton is Asian. They face racism not only from majority race but from other minorities, sadly.

I would like to believe that the Asian community has some understanding of what it is to be demeaned due to race and culture. In most of America, outside of Montgomery County and a select few other places in the US, we are all treated less than ie #StopAsianHate.

#StopAsianHate is the most that we got for Asians

But alas, it’s easier to be angry at the Black community and scream that everything DEI is awful than to take a look in the mirror, accept that things have been inequitable in certain environments in our community for a long time and make changes.

It’s simply a sad situation. All minorities should act in solidarity. But once again, Asians are excluded from DEI when we talk about equitable. But whenever there is a need for stats, Asians are counted.

There should be solidarity. There is a reason there isn’t any… and some need to look in the mirror instead of pointing the finger.

So you think the Black community at Wootton targeted the principal because he is half Asian? That is tone deaf and ridiculous.

Black people fight for every inch of space given, every hashtag, every movement. We’ve fought, marched, been slaughtered in the streets for equality for all… yet… here we are.

“It’s above me now.”

Signing off. You can have this thread.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Teacher here. I definitely hear the N word , hard R in hallways at my high school. I know the difference.

What action do you take when you hear it? No action equals acceptance. Take action.

What do you expect them to do? If anything its a parenting issue. Parent your own kid.

[Anonymous]

What happened with the football coach? They just had a great year and now the job is open?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Again, as a Black person, it is absolutely not an acceptable term in our community. Please stop trying to make it so. Use this as an opportunity to educate yourselves and your own communities. Thanks.

DP. The music that kids (of all races) listen to is full of that term, so it's not a surprise that they're using it too, unfortunately.

That is not the “N word” in these songs you mention. Both are demeaning, inappropriate, and racist.

It’s like saying that girls call themselves the “b word” so my son can call his girlfriend that word too. It’s all inappropriate and harmful. Those who use it need to learn to do better but it doesn’t make the word any more acceptable.

Again, please use this as an opportunity to be educated on a community you are not apart of… and not as an excuse for people to use a racist term.

This standard you are using for when it is acceptable to use language is literally unenforceable in a school system. Differential treatment for identical behavior based on someone’s race is illegal. That violates the Civil Rights Act.

US Law is anti-black.

LOL

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Again, as a Black person, it is absolutely not an acceptable term in our community. Please stop trying to make it so. Use this as an opportunity to educate yourselves and your own communities. Thanks.

DP. The music that kids (of all races) listen to is full of that term, so it's not a surprise that they're using it too, unfortunately.

That is not the “N word” in these songs you mention. Both are demeaning, inappropriate, and racist.

It’s like saying that girls call themselves the “b word” so my son can call his girlfriend that word too. It’s all inappropriate and harmful. Those who use it need to learn to do better but it doesn’t make the word any more acceptable.

Again, please use this as an opportunity to be educated on a community you are not apart of… and not as an excuse for people to use a racist term.

This standard you are using for when it is acceptable to use language is literally unenforceable in a school system. Differential treatment for identical behavior based on someone’s race is illegal. That violates the Civil Rights Act.

US Law is anti-black.

That doesn’t even make sense. So you are saying the Civil Rights Act that protects people from racial discrimination is anti-black?

What is says it does and what it does are different.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Teacher here. I definitely hear the N word , hard R in hallways at my high school. I know the difference.

What action do you take when you hear it? No action equals acceptance. Take action.

These are usually AA kids, so it can be complicated to address. If I know the kid I’ll say something otherwise they will just completely ignore me or say something insulting. A lot of kids don’t even realize when they are cussing now, or will get nasty if corrected. As others have said it is really a parenting problem. Hard for a teacher to over ride that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Teacher here. I definitely hear the N word , hard R in hallways at my high school. I know the difference.

What action do you take when you hear it? No action equals acceptance. Take action.

These are usually AA kids, so it can be complicated to address. If I know the kid I’ll say something otherwise they will just completely ignore me or say something insulting. A lot of kids don’t even realize when they are cussing now, or will get nasty if corrected. As others have said it is really a parenting problem. Hard for a teacher to over ride that.

I really wish people would stop saying this. It is not a thing for African Americans to use that word. Everyone is looking for excuses for why they should be able to say it… it’s NOT a thing. All versions of the word are inappropriate and harmful.

The word used in songs is also inappropriate and harmful.

If you saw a kid cussing another one in the hallway would you just walk on by? We all know kids behave much different out of the sight of their parents.

Please stop trying to justify the use of the word by anyone. Why does the use of the word by the Black community (which again is NOT a thing) mean that others can use it? It doesn’t.

Why is this even a part of the conversation surrounding racism at Wootton HS?

The most important part of communication is listening. If you want to be heard, you must also listen.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Teacher here. I definitely hear the N word , hard R in hallways at my high school. I know the difference.

What action do you take when you hear it? No action equals acceptance. Take action.

What do you expect them to do? If anything its a parenting issue. Parent your own kid.

That’s a ridiculous response. Educators are trusted and responsible adults. They are not parents, but they have a responsibility to care, teach, and model proper behavior. Allowing racist and hateful rhetoric because you don’t want to be bothered is irresponsible.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Teacher here. I definitely hear the N word , hard R in hallways at my high school. I know the difference.

What action do you take when you hear it? No action equals acceptance. Take action.

These are usually AA kids, so it can be complicated to address. If I know the kid I’ll say something otherwise they will just completely ignore me or say something insulting. A lot of kids don’t even realize when they are cussing now, or will get nasty if corrected. As others have said it is really a parenting problem. Hard for a teacher to over ride that.

I really wish people would stop saying this. It is not a thing for African Americans to use that word. Everyone is looking for excuses for why they should be able to say it… it’s NOT a thing. All versions of the word are inappropriate and harmful.

The word used in songs is also inappropriate and harmful.

If you saw a kid cussing another one in the hallway would you just walk on by? We all know kids behave much different out of the sight of their parents.

Please stop trying to justify the use of the word by anyone. Why does the use of the word by the Black community (which again is NOT a thing) mean that others can use it? It doesn’t.

Why is this even a part of the conversation surrounding racism at Wootton HS?

The most important part of communication is listening. If you want to be heard, you must also listen.

Your goals are admirable, but your denial of reality is disturbing and embarrassing.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whatchu_Kno_About_Me

https://genius.com/Glorilla-and-sexyy-red-whatchu-kno-about-me-lyrics

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Teacher here. I definitely hear the N word , hard R in hallways at my high school. I know the difference.

What action do you take when you hear it? No action equals acceptance. Take action.

These are usually AA kids, so it can be complicated to address. If I know the kid I’ll say something otherwise they will just completely ignore me or say something insulting. A lot of kids don’t even realize when they are cussing now, or will get nasty if corrected. As others have said it is really a parenting problem. Hard for a teacher to over ride that.

I really wish people would stop saying this. It is not a thing for African Americans to use that word. Everyone is looking for excuses for why they should be able to say it… it’s NOT a thing. All versions of the word are inappropriate and harmful.

The word used in songs is also inappropriate and harmful.

If you saw a kid cussing another one in the hallway would you just walk on by? We all know kids behave much different out of the sight of their parents.

Please stop trying to justify the use of the word by anyone. Why does the use of the word by the Black community (which again is NOT a thing) mean that others can use it? It doesn’t.

Why is this even a part of the conversation surrounding racism at Wootton HS?

The most important part of communication is listening. If you want to be heard, you must also listen.

Your goals are admirable, but your denial of reality is disturbing and embarrassing.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whatchu_Kno_About_Me

https://genius.com/Glorilla-and-sexyy-red-whatchu-kno-about-me-lyrics

Do you think this represents most of Black America? I’ll answer for you… it does not.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Teacher here. I definitely hear the N word , hard R in hallways at my high school. I know the difference.

What action do you take when you hear it? No action equals acceptance. Take action.

These are usually AA kids, so it can be complicated to address. If I know the kid I’ll say something otherwise they will just completely ignore me or say something insulting. A lot of kids don’t even realize when they are cussing now, or will get nasty if corrected. As others have said it is really a parenting problem. Hard for a teacher to over ride that.

I really wish people would stop saying this. It is not a thing for African Americans to use that word. Everyone is looking for excuses for why they should be able to say it… it’s NOT a thing. All versions of the word are inappropriate and harmful.

The word used in songs is also inappropriate and harmful.

If you saw a kid cussing another one in the hallway would you just walk on by? We all know kids behave much different out of the sight of their parents.

Please stop trying to justify the use of the word by anyone. Why does the use of the word by the Black community (which again is NOT a thing) mean that others can use it? It doesn’t.

Why is this even a part of the conversation surrounding racism at Wootton HS?

The most important part of communication is listening. If you want to be heard, you must also listen.

Your goals are admirable, but your denial of reality is disturbing and embarrassing.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whatchu_Kno_About_Me

https://genius.com/Glorilla-and-sexyy-red-whatchu-kno-about-me-lyrics

Do you think this represents most of Black America? I’ll answer for you… it does not.

👏👏👏👏👏

[Anonymous]

Is community meeting tonight over Zoom or just live?